Galveston

Galveston is a unique and historic place to live, work, and play.

Founded in 1839, Galveston is a community rich in history and opportunity. It is often referred to as Texas’ Playground but it is that and so much more. It is also an important component in the economic engine of the Gulf coast.

Galveston has a diverse economic base featuring
tourism, medical, financial services, port access to the Gulf of Mexico, and
international air services to the rest of the world. Over 6.5 million people
visit Galveston Island each year, which is not surprising since the Port of
Galveston is the 4th largest Cruise Port in the United States.

There are three higher education institutions located in the City of Galveston; Texas A&M Galveston, University of Texas Medical Branch (the oldest medical school west of the Mississippi River), and Galveston College.

Galveston’s 32 miles of beaches, historic downtown district, year-round cruise terminal and numerous attractions and special events sustain its bustling tourism industry. Galveston’s quality of place and diversity, in both its people and its industries, create an abundance of growth opportunities.

News

A drug developed by an independent biotech firm headquartered in Galveston will be tested for clinical application to problems related to COVID-19, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the… Regional NewsGalveston

This week, The Texas Tail Distillery began producing hand sanitizer from the ethyl alcohol it would normally use to make vodka, said Nick Droege, the president of the distillery. The… Regional NewsGalvestonSanta Fe

At the University of Texas Medical Branch and the Galveston National Laboratory on the medical branch’s campus, research on SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19, is in full… Regional NewsGalveston

The port's board unanimously approved a list of 17 projects, estimated to cost more than $128.7 million, as its top priorities. The list includes improvements to roads on the interior… Regional NewsGalvestonPort of Galveston

As the amount of energy Texas creates using wind continues to grow, the Port of Galveston is receiving and shipping out even larger wind-turbine blades, reporting larger revenues from wind-related… Regional NewsGalveston

The Shriners Hospital for Children will close its Houston location in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center and consolidate it into its Galveston hospital in 2021. The Shriners Hospital for Children Galveston is… Regional NewsGalveston

Galveston saw cruise embarkations reach nearly 1 million in 2018, according to a biennial study from Cruise Lines International Association. There were 985,000 embarkations at the Port of Galveston in… Regional NewsGalveston

Galveston County is Positioned for Growth. Both the island and the rest of the county might be uniquely positioned for economic development, so long as local leaders can enhance quality… Regional NewsGalveston

Carnival's local business will expand by 33 percent and increase its number of guests departing from Galveston to about 900,000 per year. Everything is bigger in Texas – including Carnival… Press ReleaseGalveston

Port of Galveston joins Green Marine certification program The Port of Galveston is going green with a number of environmental initiatives, including membership in Green Marine, the leading voluntary environmental… Press ReleaseRegional NewsGalveston

UTMB / GEDP relationships bears fruit for startup ecosystem on Galveston Island Galveston will soon see evidence of a new emerging technology business incubator in the old Customs House building… Regional NewsGalveston

Galveston Economic Development Partnership invites you to join us for the 8th annual Economic Development Summit on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the Aggie Special Event Center at Texas A&M… Regional NewsGalveston

$81,000 of upgrades were recently completed on the school's full-mission bridge simulator. The simulator provides invaluable training to the university's Maritime Academy cadets, as it can prepare them for a… Regional NewsGalveston

Family Vacation Critic recently released their list of the top 13 cruise ports worldwide. Galveston was ranked number 1! Their criteria for ports to review included not just departure and… Regional NewsGalveston

A Galveston fuel storage operator plans to run a 50,000-barrel-a-day crude processing facility to make ship fuel as the maritime industry prepares for a significant tightening of emission standards. Texas… Regional NewsGalveston

Twenty years ago, the Galveston Economic Development Partnership opened our doors when Galveston was facing several economic challenges. From the city to the port — from crumbling infrastructure to eyesore… Press ReleaseGalveston

The demand for clean energy brought some increase to cargo business at the Port of Galveston in the second quarter of 2019, port officials announced this week. But continued struggles… Regional NewsGalveston

Initial planning work is set to begin soon on two heavily trafficked streets in Galveston. The city of Galveston and Galveston County are beginning the design and engineering work for… Regional NewsGalveston

Independent auditor reports clean audit. The Port of Galveston’s 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), released in June and confirmed by an independent audit, shows record operating revenues for fiscal… Company AnnouncementGalveston

The latest proposal comes from a private company that’s already providing service to other cities in the region. There have been several efforts in recent years to create a bus route between… Regional NewsGalveston

The Port of Galveston adopted a new official logo Tuesday, choosing a design that officials said would bring a fresher and simplified look to the port's branding. The Wharves Board… Regional NewsGalveston

3/10 largest cities in Houston are in Galveston County The US Census Bureau has just released their American Community Survey (ACS) annual population estimate for cities and towns. According to their estimations,… BlogGalvestonLeague CityTexas City

The Port of Galveston has announced a strong first quarter driven by substantial general cargoes volume and more cruise calls. General cargoes, specifically wind energy increased by 3,691 percent year-over-year… Regional NewsGalveston

The Port of Galveston and Florida-based Disney Cruise Line have inked a deal that's expected to include more sailings. The agreement is for an additional 10 years, starting Nov. 1,… Regional NewsGalveston

The University of Texas Medical Branch is the 4th highest ranked academic medical center in the United States. Medical branch officials announced this week the organization had earned, for the… Regional NewsGalvestonLeague City